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Help Lucy lay Denise to rest with dignity in Rockford
Denise passed away on 30 May; we're raising $5,750 for a respectful funeral in Rockford.
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Denise, my mother, passed away on 30 May after a stroke. She was 55 years old. She was the heart of our family and had no savings or life insurance.
The funeral home has given us a quote of $5,750 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 16 June.
I have already used what I had for the hospital bills. My family is scattered, and many of us are out of work. We want Denise to have a dignified farewell.
Any help at all means a lot, and so do your prayers.
The funds will be paid directly to the funeral home, and I'll share the receipt.
Where the $5,750 goes:
• Funeral home services and casket: $3,200
• Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,750
• Transport of the deceased: $380
• Memorial gathering for the family: $420
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
Updates from Lucy
Thank you all. We're at 42% now ($2,436). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for funeral home services and casket is now scheduled.
We're at 27% thanks to 43 of you. I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Update from Rockford: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Good luck, Lucy. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update
Praying for you, Lucy. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update.
you're not alone. Hope you get there. Thinking of Rockford.
Take care, Lucy. This could happen to any of us. Love from Luxor
Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.
You're not alone, Lucy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Rockford
Good luck, Lucy. Your post was clear and honest.
sending good thoughts, Lucy. Shared it with a few friends.
Wishing you the best, Lucy. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Bergamo.
Sending love, Lucy. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best!
Your post was clear and honest. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too!
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Lahore.
Hang in there, Lucy. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Nakuru.
Keep going, Lucy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up